Best Shoes For Medium Arches

Best Shoes For Medium Arches

We rank the best running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to experienced runners with medium-height arches.

Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.

Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.

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These Rankings Are For Runners With Medium Arches

The below rankings and LRC grades are calculated using data specific to runners with medium arches. Ratings and review counts will differ from shoes' overall numbers.

  1. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 22 reviews
    Nike's workhorse trainer, reviewers like its looks and give it above average ratings on comfort and cushioning, but not durability.
    9.4 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $130 $78.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $91.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $110.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130
    Nike 7 colors
    $140
    Nike 1 color
    $144
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  2. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 17 reviews
    With top ratings on cushioning and appearance, this shoe is well-liked by reviewers, except for its high price tag.
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height
    $170 $134.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $169.99
    Holabird Sports 18 colors

  3. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 9 reviews
    The #1 ranked trainer as of Sept 2023, praised for its cushioning, comfort, energy return, and its high performance when running short or long, slow or fast.
    8.4 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 45mm stack height
    $199
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $199.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color

  4. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 7 reviews
    Marketed as a long-distance trainer with maximum cushioning, this shoe receives strong overall marks and specific praise for its cushioning and comfort.
    11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 43mm stack height
    $164
    Running Warehouse 29 colors

  5. Mizuno Wave Rider 27
    Trainer
    9.0 3 reviews
    9.9 oz. (men's), 9.9 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $139
    Running Warehouse 11 colors
    $139.95
    Holabird Sports 8 colors

  6. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v12
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 6 reviews
    The #1 New Balance training shoe as of September 2023, this all-arounder gets great marks for durability and strong marks for comfort.
    10.3 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 35mm stack height
    $134 $79
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  7. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 8 reviews
    Pulls off the trifecta of being a super comfortable, cushioned, and durable trainer.
    10.6 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $160 $119
    Running Warehouse 16 colors
    $160 $119.95
    Brooks 38 colors
    Holabird Sports 36 colors

  8. Saucony Triumph 21
    Trainer
    9.0 4 reviews
    A highly rated Saucony trainer, this shoe gets great marks in comfort and cushioning but reviewers prefer the Triumph 20.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $159
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  9. Saucony Ride 15
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 8 reviews
    9.2 oz. (men's), 7.8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 35mm stack height
    $140 $69.95
    Holabird Sports 3 colors

  10. Nike Zoom Pegasus 38
    Trainer
    9.0 3 reviews
    10.2 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's), 24mm stack height
    $130 $69.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color
    $130 $75.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $84.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $91.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $97.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $99.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $130 $102.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $109.97
    Nike 1 color